image model comparison

GPT Image 2 vs grok-imagine-image

GPT Image 2 and grok-imagine-image are both current image models, from OpenAI and xAI. On Arena Text-to-Image, GPT Image 2 scores 1383 Elo and grok-imagine-image 1170 Elo (Arena, measured October 7, 2026).

Data verified October 12, 2026 · Dataset 2026-10-12

Side by side

Standard-tier prices in effect today. The better value in each row is highlighted.

Fact	GPT Image 2	grok-imagine-image
Price per image	Not reported	$0.02
Arena Text-to-Image	1383 Elo (#3 of 9) (better)	1170 Elo (#8 of 9)
Arena Image Edit	1462 Elo (#3 of 8) (better)	1329 Elo (#7 of 8)
Provider	OpenAI	xAI
Release date	Not reported	Not reported
Access	API only	API only
Context window	Not reported	Not reported
Max output	Not reported	Not reported
Input	text, image	text, image
Output	image	image

Scores:Arena · 2026-10-12

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GPT Image 2

Best for

API image generation and editing

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No exact compatible public benchmark snapshot is recorded

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grok-imagine-image

Best for

Grok Imagine image workflows

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No exact compatible public benchmark snapshot is recorded

Full grok-imagine-image profile

GPT Image 2 vs grok-imagine-image FAQ

Which scores higher on independent benchmarks, GPT Image 2 or grok-imagine-image?

GPT Image 2 leads on Arena Text-to-Image, 1383 Elo to 1170 Elo; GPT Image 2 leads on Arena Image Edit, 1462 Elo to 1329 Elo. Scores are independent evaluations, not either vendor's launch figures.

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